Archive - Thursday, 4 June 2020

Mum of Cradley Heath boy with rare condition praises Coronation Street storyline
THE FAMILY of a Cradley Heath boy who suffers from mitochondrial disease have welcomed a storyline in Coronation Street which is raising awareness of the rare condition. Regan Nash has mitochondrial disease MTT1 - his strain of the degenerative…
Aldi unveils plan for new store in Lower Gornal
Aldi has unveiled plans to open a brand new store in Lower Gornal. The discount chain has released proposals to build a new branch on Zoar Street, along with 115 car parking spaces. The store would also include a new pharmacy with 10 spaces-…
DVLA announces important changes surrounding driving licences set to expire
The DVLA has confirmed that drivers with a photocard driving licence due to expire between February 1 and August 31, 2020 will be granted a seven-month extension from the date of expiry. The announcement, made today (June 4, 2020), aims to help…
Driver stopped near Halesowen with ten people in car
POLICE found ten people crammed into a car after it was pulled over on the M5 near Halesowen. The motor, a Toyotal Carolla, was stopped by officers from the Central Mororway Patrol Group this morning (June 4) near J3 after it looked overweight.…
Five Dudley neighbours scoop cash prize on the Postcode Lottery
FIVE lucky neighbours in Dudley are celebrating after winning big on the Postcode Lottery. The neighbours on Sledmere Road landed themselves a windfall of £1,000 each after their DY2 postcode was announced as a People’s Postcode Lottery Daily Prize…
MP Mike Wood launches poster competition to thank NHS heroes
THE NEWS has teamed up with Dudley South MP Mike Wood to say a big thank you to dedicated NHS workers for their tireless work on the frontline during the coronavirus crisis. Mr Wood is inviting school children to get creative and design a poster…

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